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Hastings Legion Rained Out Again Thursday

Another Hastings American Legion Baseball game was stolen by Mother Nature on Thursday, as the rescheduled game with Red Wing was once again postponed due to this awfully rainy weather over the last week. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has a look at the upcoming Legion schedule, if Mother Nature begins to behave herself. Click here for …

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13th Annual Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival

The 13th Annual Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival is going on this weekend and starts on Friday, June 20th at 6pm and goes through Sunday, June 22nd at East End Park. There will be live music, a parade, games, vendors, and of course, cheese curds. Sarah Ries, Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, talks about some …

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Hastings Family Service Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

On Tuesday, June 10th, Hastings Family Service had a picnic for their 319 active volunteers behind their building. Hastings Family Service Executive Director, Chris Koop, talks about the volunteers and the picnic. Click here for audio        

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Governor Scott Walker to Visit Prescott

On Friday, June 20th at 8:30am, the City of Prescott will be welcoming Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker, to the ground breaking ceremony for the new United Natural Foods Incorporated facility.   City Administrator, Jayne Brand, talks about UNFI. Click here for audio        

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Meg Hutchinson at the Anderson Center

On Saturday, June 14th nationally acclaimed singer and songwriter Meg Hutchinson performed in the historic barn of the Anderson Center in Red Wing. Her performance was in conjuction with a painting exhibition. Office Relations Manager, Jackie Anderson, recaps the night’s events. (photo courtesy of Jackie Anderson) Click here for audio        

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Caller I.D. Spoofing Hits Hastings

There is a new calling scam to be aware of that’s made it’s way to the Hastings Area. The scam is called “Caller I.D. Spoofing”. Hastings Police Chief, Bryan Schafer expains what I.D. Spoofing is. Click here for audio        

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Community Partners Collaboration Meeting

On Wednesday, June 18th from 8:30am – 9:30am there will be a Community Partners Collaboration Meeting in the 2nd floor Community Room in Hastings City Hall. Community Partners Collaboration is a group of representatives from organizations who come together to share information on projects and initiatives occurring in our community. United Way of Hastings Executive …

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Three Raider Seniors Look Back At Golf Career

The Hastings Raiders Boys Golf Team wrapped up the Spring Sports Season last week, with a third place finish at the State Meet. Three of the Seniors joined KDWA’s Nick Tuckner for their final-ever Hastings Coaches Show, and wrapped up their years in Blue and Gold. Dom Bacon, Jacob Cooper, and Sam Otto all looked …

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Five Area Kids Compete At State Clay Target Tourney

Not many Tri-County Sports fans may know that Hastings High School has a trap shooting team, that had five individuals compete at last Saturday’s Minnesota State High School League Tournament. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner has more on their scores, and how thay all fared, in Prior Lake. (Photo Courtesy of Hastings Trap Team Website) Click here …

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Slaten Runs for House of Representatives 54B

On June 5th, Don Slaten announced that he will run for the Minnesota House of Representatives District 54B seat. District 54B includes Hastings, Afton, Denmark, and Nininger Townships, as well as a portion of Cottage Grove. For the past 30 years, Slaten has served 5 years on the Hastings Planning Commission, as a Denmark Township …

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